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Senegal and its national political dialogue in a time of inclusive democracy
Senegal's legislature passes amendments to electoral code removing disqualifications for certain convictions28 April 2026
Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for Pr…
Senegal to launch national dialogue on political system reform25 April 2025
From May 28 to June 4, 2025, the State will open a major national dialogue focused on reforming the political system.
At the initiative of President Bassirou D…
Senegal's parliament rejects draft constitutional amendment 4 September 2024
Senegal's parliament has rejected a draft revision of the constitution put forward by the country's new leaders and seen as paving the way for the dissolution o…
Senegal sets presidential election date, ending uncertainty from postponement12 March 2024
Tensions have gripped the country since early February, when a bid by President Macky Sall to postpone by 10 months a vote that had been due to take place on Fe…
In Senegal, president pledges not to pursue extended mandate, but no election date announced23 February 2024
Senegal's president has vowed to abide by the law and to not extend his mandate beyond April 2nd.
Macky Sall, who is wrapping up two terms in office, postpone…